SCP Health

Hospital Medicine - NP/PA | SCP Health

Kansas City, MO

full-time
Inpatient

Job Highlights

  • Top pick in specialty
  • SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.

    Job Details

    • New hospital leadership investing in clinician and patient experience
    • Change in hospitalist coverage with dedicated rounding and admitting clinicians to maximize efficiency and work-life balance
    • Level 1 Trauma Center, 590 beds
    • 7 on; 7 off scheduling for full-time
    • 5 Physicians, 3 NP/PA rounding 7a-7p
    • 1 Physician, 1 NP/PA admitter swing shift
    • 1 Physician, 1 NP/PA night shift 7p-7a
    • Physicians-Internal Medicine and Family Medicine trained
    • Open ICU, SCP staffs intensivist program
    • Participate in rapid response team
    • Full sub-specialty support
    • Competitive stipend for Medical Director, as well as additional training and growth opportunities
    • Paid malpractice with unlimited tail coverage
    • EMR: Meditech

    Medical Director - Hospital Medicine
    Location:

    • Research Medical Center-Kansas City, MO

    Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to oversee our Hospital Medicine program at Research Medical Center. This role offers dedicated administrative time in addition to a reduced clinical shift commitment, providing strategic oversight to a team of over 25 clinicians, including both MDs and APPs. Competitive compensation includes a stipend for leadership responsibilities, clinical compensation, full benefits, and malpractice coverage.
    Key Responsibilities:

    • Clinical and Non-Clinical Oversight: Manage and support all activities within the hospitalist (HM) program.
    • Team Leadership: Foster a culture of high performance and excellent patient care.
    • Engagement: Ensure hospitalists are engaged and aligned with the hospital's quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
    • Strategic Direction: Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership for the Hospital Medicine program.
    • Quality Improvement: Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives.
    • Best Practices: Ensure adherence to best practices and national quality standards.
    • Recruitment and Mentorship: Recruit, onboard, and mentor hospitalist physicians.
    • Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication between hospitalists, other departments, and administration.
    • Patient-Centered Care: Champion patient-centered care and advocate for patient needs.
    • Committee Representation: Represent the Hospital Medicine program on hospital committees.
    • Performance Improvement: Participate in performance improvement activities and data analysis.
    • Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Hospital Medicine.

    Qualifications:

    • Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
    • Minimum of one year of Medical Leadership experience.
    • Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
    • Strong clinical and communication skills.
    • Experience in quality improvement and performance management.
    • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
    • Passion for patient care and a commitment to continuous improvement.

    Facility Information
    Research Medical Center, a 590-b

    Posted October 4, 2024

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